Director, Luxury Travel Partnerships

Viking Cruises; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Medical, dental, vision, life and(dis)

Vacation and holidays

Travel discounts

Gym membership assistance

Zusammenfassung

Viking is seeking a Director of Business Development to expand our travel agency partnerships and drive revenue growth across your territory. In this remote, home-based role you will cultivate relationships with travel advisors, agency owners, and industry partners while devising strategies to grow market share and boost brand awareness.

You'll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Strategic Accounts, and other partners to identify opportunities, execute regional growth plans,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of sales experience in travel; cruise industry preferred.
• Valid US driver's license required.
• Strong knowledge of luxury travel and cruise markets.
• Existing relationships with travel advisors and agencies preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting sales goals and growing partnerships.

Aufgaben

• Grow sales and revenue within an assigned portfolio of travel agency partners.
• Build relationships with travel advisors, agency owners, and key industry partners.
• Conduct regular in-person and virtual meetings focused on business development and sales growth.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective partners.
• Deliver training to help advisors promote and sell Viking.
• Represent Viking at industry events, trade shows, and agency meetings.
• Develop territory business and marketing plans to achieve sales objectives.
• Analyze sales performance and provide market and competitive insights.
• Maintain communication with agency partners and provide timely support.
• Manage territory activities, expenses, and reporting to meet revenue goals.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation

Customer service

Self-motivated

Territory management

Planning

Problem-solving

Travel industry knowledge

Cruise industry experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Viking is seeking a Director of Business Development to expand our travel agency partnerships and drive revenue growth across your territory. In this remote, home-based role you will cultivate relationships with travel advisors, agency owners, and industry partners while devising strategies to grow market share and boost brand awareness.

You'll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Strategic Accounts, and other partners to identify opportunities, execute regional growth plans,